Structural Designer III
Structural Designer III
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Job Description
Comfort starts with our 10000 team members across the globe who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives in our homes work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset and innovation propels us into the future youre ready to take your seat at LaZBoy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT
Job Summary:
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):
- Lead the identification and development of frame and structural requirements establishing the styles design direction based on guidelines from merchandising when applicable.
- Create detailed drawings and CAD models for multiple materials including but not limited to wood foam panelboard metal and plastic components for new and reengineered products ensuring alignment with aesthetic functional and cost criteria.
- Independently research and implement changes to existing products and ensure all designs are tested documented and entered in the appropriate databases.
- Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on designs to optimize structural integrity and manufacturability and lead the creation of physical prototypes for review against design criteria and standards.
- Develop and execute test plans for new or existing materials evaluating data to ensure compliance with industry and company standards and recommend improvements when necessary.
- Oversee the creation of all necessary manufacturing documentation including wood lists prints and BOMs and lead the implementation of approved designs across manufacturing plants and supply centers.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure designs are feasible costeffective and aligned with business objectives.
- Maintain and update highquality design part and manufacturing standards and documentation.
- Train team members on processes and standards and review their work as requested by leadership.
- Partner with the Test Lab to design and conduct tests and engineering studies to validate and refine designs ensuring product quality and durability.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of materials balancing performance with costeffectiveness to meet cost targets.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
This position has a pivotal role within LaZBoys Research and Development teams responsible for the precise creation of all prints and manufacturing specifications used across global manufacturing facilities and supply chains. This role directly impacts tooling and capital investment costs as well as the speed and efficiency of new product implementations and engineering changes. The accuracy of the roles work is critical; any errors could negatively affect product quality customer satisfaction and LaZBoys overall profit margin. Additionally this position is key in troubleshooting and resolving internal and supplier quality issues ensuring LaZBoy consistently delivers on its brand promise.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED with 24 years of work experience or equivalent.
- CAD Certification with advanced SolidWorks experience.
- Strong understanding of frame assembly furniture manufacturing processes and quality standards.
- Proficient in interpreting part prints and analyzing material and product test results.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Knowledge of Agile and the REA process.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams and diverse stakeholders.
- Up to 25 travel required
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- ASQ Certification
- Associates degree in engineering
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Often sits repeated hand motion (such as typing and stapling) talking standing balancing. Seldom will you be bending stooping climbing stairs or ladders kneeling squatting reaching overhead or pulling and pushing. May be in proximity to moving parts noise fumes odors gasses subject to oils and or poor ventilation. Often operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
At LaZBoy Incorporated were an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees diverse backgrounds experiences perspectives and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service quality products and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued included and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at or by calling.
Employment Type
Full-Time
